Public comment is now being accepted on proposed updates to Greater Sage Grouse rules for 8 western states which includes Utah. The BLM National NEPA Register states that “these changes are to enhance greater sage-grouse conservation through management of sagebrush...
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Fans Attending Basin Bowl Football Game Reminded To Leave Mess At Home
The Basin Bowl is this Friday at Union High School and fans are invited to come cheer your team on while leaving the mess at home. A message circulating on social media asks that fans attending the football game between Uintah and Union to respect the Union stands and...
Large Emergency Response Exercise Held At Vernal Regional Airport
A large emergency response exercise was recently held at the Vernal Regional Airport, offering training to local emergency response professionals. Vernal City shared that the primary scenario of the exercise included a simulated mock-up of a plane that was staged to...
DWR: Local Bird Enthusiast Invites All To Try Utah Birding Slam
A local wildlife enthusiast is spreading the word on the launch of the Division of Wildlife Resources’ new Utah Birding Slam. “Utah has a very active bird-watching community, and birders thrive on competitions and seeking out new species and places to go,” shares DWR...
West Nile Virus Update
As is typical this time of year, cases of West Nile Virus have ticked up around the state. While Duchesne and Uintah Counties make the list of counties with mosquito pools testing positive, there are not yet human or horse cases reported. The count of mosquito pools...
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 14-Year-Old
Vernal Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the case of a missing/runaway juvenile. Kaiden Manning is 14-years-old and 5 foot 3 inches tall. He has a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. Kaiden was last seen on September 3rd at approximately 5:00pm....
Randlett Arrest For Fentanyl, Cocaine, And Meth
A woman driving on a suspended license and her passenger were arrested after being pulled over and the vehicle searched last week in Randlett. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Esperanza May Montes was the driver pulled over by a Ute Indian...
Duchesne City Highway 40 And Highway 191 Update
Work continues on the U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon project, including coming into Duchesne and the US-40 intersection. The Utah Department of Transportation’s most recent report states that crews are widening US-191 (100 West) to add a dedicated northbound right-turn...
Uintah School District Celebrates Jump In Reading Scores
The numbers are in and the Uintah School District is celebrating. The District announced on Tuesday that at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Uintah School District third graders exceeded the state average for Reading on Grade Level with a state average of 48.7%...
Uintah County Republican Party Holding “How To Run For Public Office” Seminar
Have you ever wanted to run for public office but didn’t know where to start? The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting an event this month aimed at educating the public on that process. “2026 is a big year for elections in Uintah County and your chance to make a...










